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What You Will See on the Art Walk
The "Arlington Art Walk" is a short, self-guided walking tour that connects local galleries, artist studios and public art between Clarendon and Ballston. It was initially created as a fall networking event designed to showcase Arlington's creative side. During the event, gallery hours for participating organizations were extended, special exhibits added and a networking reception added so that friends, neighbors and artists could gather and socialize.
Check out the Art Walk any day of the year at your own pace! Contact galleries and artist studios for hours or appointments.
ARC 3409 Art Studios
The ARC 3409 condominium building at 3409 Wilson Blvd. includes 4 art gallery studio units on the north side of the building. Stop by or contact artists, Courtney Nguyen, Will Salha, Phil Linder and Bryn Wallace.
Arlington Art Truck | Interactive Art Project
From 4:00 – 7:00 p.m., meet the Arlington Art Truck at the Ballston Mega Market in Welburn Square (901 N. Taylor St.) and participate in the Good Neighbors: Fences into Benches project by artist Michael Verdon. Participants will be able to write their thoughts on what makes a good neighbor on wooden fences. These fences will eventually be converted into weather-sealed picnic benches, with these writings forever on display.
A preview event at Ballston’s Welburn Square on Thursday, Oct. 3 from 3:00 – 7:00 p.m. features artist Scott Pennington with a whimsical bean bag toss game to educate participants about waste disposal.
Arlington Public Art
Entering its 40th year of award-winning public art installations, check the map to find notable pieces along the walk. Stop by the hidden gem of a plaza next to Mason Exhibitions and see the digital display screens showing more from the stellar collection.
Arlington Public Library | Maker Studio “The Shop” Tour and Interactive Art Project
Open from 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. on Oct. 5. Take a tour of “The Shop,” the makerspace at Central Library (1015 N. Quincy St.). Shop staff and experienced Maker volunteers will talk about recent projects, show the equipment and capabilities of the space and invite visitors to create their own “Art Walk buttons.”
Cody Gallery, Marymount University
Cody Gallery is a contemporary art space created as a platform to support the arts and strengthen the arts community at Marymount University and the greater Washington DC area. The gallery is operated by the School of Design + Art at Marymount. On view Digging In. Located on the second floor of Marymount’s Ballston Center (1000 N. Glebe Rd.).
Fred Schnider Gallery of Art
In the heart of the Ballston, the Fred Schnider Gallery of Art (888 N. Quincy St.) puts placemaking at the core of its exhibitions. “Suspended Animation” featuring artists Stephanie Land and Joseph Cortina will be on view during Art Walk.
Mason Exhibitions Arlington | Art Exhibition
From 5:00 –8:00 p.m., Mason Exhibitions Arlington (3601 Fairfax Dr.) will be featuring Disrupt and Resist, an exhibition of seven contemporary disabled designers and artists engaging in disability advocacy through creative resistance and anti-ableist disruption. This exhibit amplifies the mission of exploring accessibility, disability justice, radical joy, belonging and inclusivity. Stop by to work with artist Fleming Jeffries: Make and take Kitchen Lithograph. Enjoy sound by DJ D'Mitre.
Mason Square
The Plaza at Mason Square, is filled with fun and learning for the whole family. Start off with story time from 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. led by Mary Aileen O'Connor. From 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. put yourself at the center of the C_vic sculpture for engagement that is matched with craft activities. Ready to make your voice count? The League of Women Voters will be on hand to register eligible voters.
MoCA Arlington
The Museum of Contemporary Art Arlington (MoCA), is celebrating the national biennial exhibition and other fall shows. Join the Art after Hours festivities, shop at the Made in Arlington market and stay for the cash bar reception from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Northside Social Arlington | Art Exhibition and Live Music
Find live painting, live music, local wine tastings and a regional artist pop up exhibit at this famous Arlington junction.
WHINO: Reception
Part art gallery, part restaurant, all vibe, WHINO tops off the Art Walk with artists HKS 181 on exhibit.